1 Timothy 2:8

8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

1 Timothy 2:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
ESV
8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;
NLT
8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
MSG
8 Since prayer is at the bottom of all this, what I want mostly is for men to pray - not shaking angry fists at enemies but raising holy hands to God.
CSB
8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

1 Timothy 2:8 In-Context

6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 24:4; Psalms 63:4; Psalms 134:2; Psalms 141:2; Luke 24:50
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